The change of ownership from one private equity investor to another will mean accelerated growth for Barracuda but “business as usual” for its partners, according to CEO Hatem Naguib (pictured).

Customer feedback via interviews and polls along with market factors help define product roadmaps.

The blockbuster deal, which combines two of the leading names in software and services for MSPs, “will help our greatly appreciated customers reach new levels of success,” according to Kaseya CEO Fred Voccola (pictured).

How to develop your A team to take your company to the next level.

Erick and Rich ask why channel pros aren’t talking about blockchain more, urge you to stop giving away services out of the kindness of your heart, and marvel at the people in Dallas who scanned a random QR code in the sky recently and got Rickrolled.

Themed “Protect and Profit,” the live online event featured panels on trends channel pros need to stay on top of, including compliance and liability, ransomware, cyber insurance, workplace threats, and more.

Named Stratosphere, it features an unconventional requirements and rewards structure modeled after airline frequent flyer programs that’s designed to be “simple, memorable, and profitable,” according to channel chief Brian Feeney (pictured).

Channel pros can make money through consulting, implementation, device management, and ongoing support, as well as internal development.

The new tools are designed to help MSPs identify revenue-generating opportunities to close compliance gaps with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, CISA’s Cyber Essentials standard, GDPR, and Australia’s Essential Eight controls.

Windows 365 Business presents a revenue stream MSPs can tap into to support SMB customers through their changing workforce and workspace needs.